Vision Care
Eye Exams at Optical Pulse
A comprehensive eye exam is about much more than updating your prescription. Our optometrists take the time to assess your full ocular health — detecting early signs of conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration before symptoms appear.
What to Expect
Your appointment at Optical Pulse is thorough, unhurried, and tailored to your needs. Here is a step-by-step overview of what happens during a comprehensive eye exam.
Health & History Review
We begin by reviewing your personal and family health history, any current medications, and any vision concerns or symptoms you may have noticed since your last exam.
Visual Acuity Test
You will read letters on a chart at various distances to measure how clearly you see. This establishes your baseline and helps determine whether a prescription update is needed.
Refraction Assessment
Using a phoropter, your optometrist fine-tunes your prescription by asking you to compare lens options. This determines the exact correction needed for glasses or contact lenses.
Eye Pressure Check (Tonometry)
A quick, painless test measures the pressure inside your eyes. Elevated pressure can be an early indicator of glaucoma, which has no symptoms in its early stages.
Slit-Lamp Examination
A specialised microscope allows your optometrist to examine the front structures of your eye — the cornea, iris, and lens — for signs of cataracts, dry eye, or other conditions.
Retinal Examination
Your optometrist examines the back of your eye, including the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. This can reveal signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, and macular degeneration.
Results & Recommendations
Your optometrist will walk you through the findings, answer any questions, and provide a prescription if needed. If any concerns are identified, they will discuss next steps and referrals.
What to Bring
To make the most of your appointment and ensure a smooth visit, please bring the following:
Your current glasses
Bring any glasses you currently wear, even if you feel the prescription is outdated. Your optometrist will assess them as part of the exam.
Your contact lenses
If you wear contacts, bring your current lenses or the packaging so your optometrist can review the brand, power, and fit.
Provincial health card (OHIP)
Your Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card is required for covered exams. OHIP covers annual eye exams for children under 20 and adults 65 and older.
Extended health insurance information
If you have private or employer-sponsored vision coverage, bring your insurance card or plan details. We can help you understand what your plan covers.
List of current medications
Some medications can affect your vision or eye health. A list of what you are currently taking helps your optometrist give you the most accurate assessment.
Family eye health history
Conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration can run in families. Knowing your family history helps us monitor for early signs.
Types of Eye Exams We Offer
We offer a full range of eye exams to serve patients of all ages and needs.
OHIP-Covered Eye Exam
Covered annually for children under 20 and adults 65 and older with a valid Ontario health card.
Adult Comprehensive Exam
A thorough assessment of vision and ocular health for adults aged 20–64. Recommended every one to two years.
Children's Eye Exam
Early detection is critical. We recommend a child's first exam at 6 months, again at age 3, and annually once they start school.
Seniors' Eye Exam
Annual exams for patients 65 and older, with a focus on age-related conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Diabetic Eye Exam
Diabetes can affect the blood vessels in the retina. We provide detailed retinal assessments for diabetic patients, recommended annually.
Contact Lens Fitting
Includes a comprehensive exam plus measurements and a trial fitting to find the right lens type, brand, and prescription for your eyes.
Dry Eye Assessment
A targeted evaluation of tear production and quality for patients experiencing dryness, irritation, or discomfort.
Emergency Eye Exam
For sudden vision changes, eye injuries, infections, or foreign objects. Call us and we will do our best to see you the same day.
Book Your Eye Exam Today
Our team is ready to help. Call us or visit us in Brampton to schedule your appointment.